The Ottawa Senators are a storied National Hockey League (NHL) franchise embodying the pioneering spirit of Canada. Founded as an expansion team in 1990, the "Sens" began play in 1992.
In the early years, the Senators initially struggled to establish themselves in the league. But with key contributors like Alexei Yashin, Daniel Alfredsson and Wade Redden, the team made their first playoff appearance in 1997.
In 2007, the Senators reached their first Stanley Cup Finals before falling to the Anaheim Ducks. The finals series with heroics from goaltender Ray Emery and captain Daniel Alfredsson remains unforgettable.
Today's young, hungry core features talents like Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk and Cam Talbot. The passionate fans at Canadian Tire Centre relentlessly spur on their Senators - capturing that first Stanley Cup seems only a matter of time.